Hyundai Veloster vs Mazda MAZDA3 (2021)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$740

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Veloster FWD vs MAZDA3 2.0 FWD
Measure	Veloster	MAZDA3	Winner
MSRP + destination	$20,905	$21,645	Veloster
Horsepower	147 hp	155 hp	MAZDA3
Torque	132 lb-ft	150 lb-ft	MAZDA3
MPG combined	30 mpg	31 mpg	MAZDA3
Cargo, max	44.5 cu ft	13.2 cu ft	Veloster
Cargo, seats up	N/A	13.2 cu ft	N/A
Rear legroom	34.1 in	35.1 in	MAZDA3
Front legroom	42.6 in	42.3 in	About the same
Length	166.9 in	183.5 in	Not scored
Width	70.9 in	70.5 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,855 lb	3,100 lb	Not scored
Seats	4	5	MAZDA3
Ground clearance	5.6 in	5.5 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.2 s estimate	8.4 s estimate	Veloster
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	Veloster

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Veloster FWD $18,900	MAZDA3 2.0 FWD $20,650	$1,750
MAZDA3 2.0 FWD $20,650	Veloster 2.0 Auto FWD $19,900	$750

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Veloster wins.

MAZDA3 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.